Finally found a ‘66 C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mismith · 04-28-2021, 04:02 PM

I’ve been looking for a while now for a 64-66 swb, fleet w/ BBW. I found out right quick how hard they are to find these days!

Thanks to a friend who spotted this 66 for me on a back rural road. I caught the owner at just the right time. He said he usually never sells anything.

I have lots to do but it’s got a running later 350, ps, and ECE front disc conversion already.

The first 2 small things I’ve looked for I cannot find though. I need an original style Thrift heater fan/ temp control knob. I also need the knob and lever that switches heat/defrost under the dash on the box. My lever is broken off right where that knob would have slid onto.
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**The Rocknrod** · 04-28-2021, 04:18 PM

Call Aspen Truck parts in Arizona.

roll_the_dice · 04-28-2021, 05:09 PM

Congrats...nice looking truck.

**cwcarpenter98** · 04-28-2021, 10:05 PM

That's a good looking project you have.

Maybe Aspen or one of the many new parts vendors has one?

Another option is to become a supporting member of the site which allows you to post WTB adds along with selling some parts.

Please take a look at line 3 of the Buying and Selling Code of Conduct that is linked at the top of every year forum here.

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LostMy65 · 04-29-2021, 12:22 AM

Congratulations! Are you going to try to keep the paint with the patina, or are you going to make it shiny?

04-29-2021, 11:11 AM

That's a good looking truck!

**SOON2BLAZE** · 04-29-2021, 01:15 PM

Nice find, thats a great looking truck. Exactly what I'm hoping to find in may area.

mismith · 04-29-2021, 03:16 PM

It’s been repainted 20+ years ago, second time around patina! I plan on keeping it like this. I’d like some advice on just exactly how you guys would go about it though.

I do plan on replacing the rockers and cab support mounts. It’s just got to be done IMO. The other plans are 5 lug swap and a 3/5 lowered stance. Maybe American Racing Torq Thrust wheels or original style Steelies w/ original caps, maybe both and swap back and forth. Freshen up the V8, find some old patina barn wood for the bed and drive it.

LostMy65 · 04-30-2021, 11:42 AM

I know we don't matter, but I'm glad you're going to try and keep the paint as is. It allows you to start enjoying the truck as is and do fixes & upgrades as you go.
I've never been able to find good threads here for preserving and matching existing paint, but there is another forum that's been recommended here some about DIY paint projects. I'll see if I can find it and post the link.

notsolo · 04-30-2021, 12:56 PM

Great score...On paint, preserve what you have, wash off the crud, then you could try wet sanding some small area's....800-1200 grit see how you like it. then buff it. I bet it will be worth the effort.

LostMy65 · 04-30-2021, 01:05 PM

If you do try to sand and buff an area, do it where you plan to patch or replace. Test in an inconspicuous area.

Joemomma1 · 05-06-2021, 05:57 PM

Make sure your man bun is in tip top shape since you're going the "patina" route. Nice project though.

SCOTI · 05-07-2021, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Joemomma1

Make sure your man bun is in tip top shape since you're going the "patina" route. Nice project though.

WTH is this supposed to mean?

**The Rocknrod** · 05-07-2021, 04:06 PM

I had to laugh.

LostMy65 · 05-07-2021, 04:35 PM

I don't know what the poster means.

SCOTI · 05-07-2021, 04:47 PM

@Mismith . . ... Nice truck intro & background story w/some insight of the future mods.

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Originally Posted by Joemomma1

Make sure your man bun is in tip top shape since you're going the "patina" route. Nice project though.

As a tenured owner of multiple OE paint/patina rides, I don't get the 'man-bun' reference.

mismith · 05-07-2021, 04:55 PM

Thanks guys, I would like to maybe replace these outside mirrors with the original style round ones on the stem. Who sells the best copy in stainless?

SCOTI · 05-07-2021, 05:21 PM

Try searching for some good original units if you can. While aftermarket stuff is sometimes necessary, the mirror set-ups leave something to desire.

mismith · 05-07-2021, 05:36 PM

We’re there stainless originals or all painted steel?

04-28-2021, 04:02 PM	#1
mismith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Locust, NC Posts: 40	Finally found a ‘66 C10 I’ve been looking for a while now for a 64-66 swb, fleet w/ BBW. I found out right quick how hard they are to find these days! Thanks to a friend who spotted this 66 for me on a back rural road. I caught the owner at just the right time. He said he usually never sells anything. I have lots to do but it’s got a running later 350, ps, and ECE front disc conversion already. The first 2 small things I’ve looked for I cannot find though. I need an original style Thrift heater fan/ temp control knob. I also need the knob and lever that switches heat/defrost under the dash on the box. My lever is broken off right where that knob would have slid onto. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images Last edited by mismith; 04-28-2021 at 04:16 PM.

04-28-2021, 04:18 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Finally found a ‘66 C10 Call Aspen Truck parts in Arizona. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-28-2021, 05:09 PM	#3
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Finally found a ‘66 C10 Congrats...nice looking truck. __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck Last edited by cwcarpenter98; 04-28-2021 at 10:02 PM. Reason: PM sale is prohibited.

04-29-2021, 12:22 AM	#5
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Finally found a ‘66 C10 Congratulations! Are you going to try to keep the paint with the patina, or are you going to make it shiny? __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

04-29-2021, 11:11 AM	#6
dweikum Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Finally found a ‘66 C10 That's a good looking truck!

04-29-2021, 01:15 PM	#7
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Finally found a ‘66 C10 Nice find, thats a great looking truck. Exactly what I'm hoping to find in may area.

04-29-2021, 03:16 PM	#8
mismith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Locust, NC Posts: 40	Re: Finally found a ‘66 C10 It’s been repainted 20+ years ago, second time around patina! I plan on keeping it like this. I’d like some advice on just exactly how you guys would go about it though. I do plan on replacing the rockers and cab support mounts. It’s just got to be done IMO. The other plans are 5 lug swap and a 3/5 lowered stance. Maybe American Racing Torq Thrust wheels or original style Steelies w/ original caps, maybe both and swap back and forth. Freshen up the V8, find some old patina barn wood for the bed and drive it.

04-30-2021, 11:42 AM	#9
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Finally found a ‘66 C10 I know we don't matter, but I'm glad you're going to try and keep the paint as is. It allows you to start enjoying the truck as is and do fixes & upgrades as you go. I've never been able to find good threads here for preserving and matching existing paint, but there is another forum that's been recommended here some about DIY paint projects. I'll see if I can find it and post the link. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

04-30-2021, 12:56 PM	#10
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Finally found a ‘66 C10 Great score...On paint, preserve what you have, wash off the crud, then you could try wet sanding some small area's....800-1200 grit see how you like it. then buff it. I bet it will be worth the effort. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

04-30-2021, 01:05 PM	#11
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Finally found a ‘66 C10 If you do try to sand and buff an area, do it where you plan to patch or replace. Test in an inconspicuous area. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-06-2021, 05:57 PM	#12
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: Finally found a ‘66 C10 Make sure your man bun is in tip top shape since you're going the "patina" route. Nice project though.

05-07-2021, 04:06 PM	#14
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Finally found a ‘66 C10 I had to laugh. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

05-07-2021, 04:35 PM	#15
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Finally found a ‘66 C10 I don't know what the poster means. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-07-2021, 04:55 PM	#17
mismith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Locust, NC Posts: 40	Re: Finally found a ‘66 C10 Thanks guys, I would like to maybe replace these outside mirrors with the original style round ones on the stem. Who sells the best copy in stainless?

05-07-2021, 05:21 PM	#18
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Finally found a ‘66 C10 Try searching for some good original units if you can. While aftermarket stuff is sometimes necessary, the mirror set-ups leave something to desire. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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05-07-2021, 05:36 PM	#19
mismith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Locust, NC Posts: 40	Re: Finally found a ‘66 C10 We’re there stainless originals or all painted steel?

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